Yu Mingyue nodded and looked at Xie Jiayan. His profile was clean and sharp, with a composure and intensity beyond his years.
Usually, he gave Yu Mingyue the illusion that he was already the powerful Grand Secretary.
"Yes, Youyou is only a year older than me, and there's Yu Xi, and Song Wei gege. We all grew up together."
"Sixth Lady seems to have quite a few friends," Xie Jiayan said, holding his teacup and narrowing his eyes as he looked at her calmly.
"The more friends you have, the smoother the road. It's about being kind to others, and Jiayan gege is also my friend."
Yu Mingyue was always very honest with Xie Jiayan, never hiding her overtures.
Anyone who could reach the position of Grand Secretary was bound to be extraordinary. Trying to scheme against such a person would be futile. It was better to be extremely honest, which might even earn her favor.
Xie Jiayan parted his lips, his smile a little indifferent.
"Mingyue, Mingyue, something's happened..." Mo Yuxi ran over, out of breath.
When she reached them, she noticed another person in the pavilion. Mo Yuxi recognized Xie Jiayan; her grandfather and brother spoke highly of him.
"Jiayan gege," Mo Yuxi curtsied slightly.
Xie Jiayan nodded, returning the gesture.
Because the matter was urgent, Mo Yuxi didn't treat Xie Jiayan as an outsider. "Tingyun gege made Madam Feng cry."
"Ah? Why? Tingyun gege has such a good temper." Yu Mingyue found it hard to believe.
Honestly, Tingyun gege had a better temper than her own brother and was exceptionally gentle and gentlemanly towards young ladies, which made him very popular with women.
Xie Jiayan's gaze subtly shifted to Yu Mingyue, whose eyes were wide with disbelief.
"Yes, it was that Madam Feng. She embarrassed you in front of everyone earlier, and then she complained. Tingyun gege was there and said a few words to her, and then she cried..."
"She cried after just a few words? Is she a three-year-old child? Crying doesn't automatically mean she's right," Yu Mingyue pouted, clearly disdainful.
"Madam Feng likes Tingyun gege. Today's banquet for Old Madam Gu's birthday was meant for him to find a match, and now Madam Feng's wish is likely to be dashed..." Mo Yuxi whispered.
"Even without this incident, Old Madam wouldn't have liked her," Yu Mingyue stated confidently.
"Ah, why?" Mo Yuxi looked puzzled.
"Old Madam comes from the Zheng clan of the Five Great Clans. Do you think Madam Feng could catch her eye?"
"That's true. In that case, I think you're the most suitable," Mo Yuxi teased.
After all, Gu Youyou had said more than once that she wanted Yu Mingyue to marry her brother.
Of course, Mo Yuxi didn't quite agree; she hoped Mingyue would marry her brother.
"I don't want to get married so early," Yu Mingyue said casually.
Not wanting to get married so early... did that mean she wasn't against it?
*Clink!*
A soft sound, the teacup being placed on the stone table.
The two women suddenly realized, having forgotten Xie Jiayan's presence while whispering.
"Jiayan gege," they said in unison, both a little embarrassed.
Xie Jiayan had already risen from the stool. "You two chat. I'll go ahead and see what's happening."
After Xie Jiayan left, the two stuck out their tongues, feeling a bit embarrassed. But he surely wouldn't mind, right? He wouldn't!
When Yu Mingyue and Mo Yuxi returned to the banquet, Madam Feng had already left in disgrace.
After such an embarrassing incident, anyone would want to leave.
Gu Youyou saw the two return and quickly went over, taking their hands.
"With that kind of behavior, she still wants to marry into our Gu family? It's a pipe dream. She targeted you earlier, possibly because she overheard me telling Jing Zhan gege that I hoped my brother would marry you. Sneaking around and eavesdropping, how annoying."